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Best of Leon E. Panetta

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Outgoing US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gives a farewell address to the Pentagon community at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2013. North Korea is a 'serious threat' to the US and Washington must be prepared to deal with it, Panetta warned Tuesday after Pyongyang conducted a nuclear test. Panetta's comments came after North Korea announced it had tested a 'miniaturized' device in its third nuclear test. US intelligence confirmed that North Korea probably conducted an underground nuclear explosion with a yield of several kilotons. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad

Outgoing US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gives a farewell address to the Pentagon community at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2013. North Korea is a 'serious threat' to the US and Washington must be prepared to deal with it, Panetta warned Tuesday after Pyongyang conducted a nuclear test. Panetta's comments came after North Korea announced it had tested a 'miniaturized' device in its third nuclear test. US intelligence confirmed that North Korea probably conducted an underground nuclear explosion with a yield of several kilotons. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Discusses His New Book

Chip Somodevilla

Former Secretary of Defense and director of the Central Intelligence Agency Leon Panetta discuss his new book, 'Worthy Fights,' during an event in the Jack Morton Auditorium at George Washington University October 14, 2014 in Washington, DC. In the book, Panetta writes about his differences with President Barack Obama over military policies in Syria, Iraq and other conflicts.

Former Secretary of Defense and director of the Central Intelligence Agency Leon Panetta discuss his new book, 'Worthy Fights,' during an event in the Jack Morton Auditorium at George Washington University October 14, 2014 in Washington, DC. In the book, Panetta writes about his differences with President Barack Obama over military policies in Syria, Iraq and other conflicts.

U.S. Defense Secretary Panetta Makes Unannounced Visit to Afghanistan

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Defense Secretary Leon Panetta (R) smiles as he is greeted by U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham, (C), and Marine Gen. John R. Allen, (L), commander of International Security Assistance Force upon his arrival at Kabul International Airport on December 12, 2012 in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Defense Secretary is expected to meet with troops to thank them for their service.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta (R) smiles as he is greeted by U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham, (C), and Marine Gen. John R. Allen, (L), commander of International Security Assistance Force upon his arrival at Kabul International Airport on December 12, 2012 in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Defense Secretary is expected to meet with troops to thank them for their service.

Leon Panetta Attends NATO Meetings In Brussels

Chip Somodevilla

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta holds a news conference at the end of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defense Ministers Meetings at NATO headquarters February 22, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. Panetta is attended meetings and holding bilateral meetings with other NATO defense officials.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta holds a news conference at the end of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defense Ministers Meetings at NATO headquarters February 22, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. Panetta is attended meetings and holding bilateral meetings with other NATO defense officials.

Defense Secretary Panetta And Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staffs Mullen Hold Briefing At The Pentagon

Alex Wong

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (L) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen (R) laugh during a briefing at the Pentagon briefing room September 20, 2011 in Arlington, Virginia. The Pentagon has officially ended the 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell' policy that has prevented gay people to serve in the military openly.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (L) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen (R) laugh during a briefing at the Pentagon briefing room September 20, 2011 in Arlington, Virginia. The Pentagon has officially ended the 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell' policy that has prevented gay people to serve in the military openly.

Defense Department Holds Ceremony To Honor Hillary Clinton

Win McNamee

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton jokes with U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta after being presented the Department of Defense's highest award for public service at the Pentagon February 14, 2013 in Arlington, Virginia. Secretary Clinton recently retired from public service.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton jokes with U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta after being presented the Department of Defense's highest award for public service at the Pentagon February 14, 2013 in Arlington, Virginia. Secretary Clinton recently retired from public service.

Leon Panetta Makes South East Asia And Australia Trip

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US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta walks across the tarmac as he transfers planes from a C-17 military aircraft to his Boeing E4-B prior to departing from Don Mueang International Airport, en route to San Francisco, California on November 16, 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. Panetta attended a meeting retreat of 10 southeast Asian defense ministers in Cambodia, as part of an Asian tour ahead of US President Barack Obama's impending visit to the region. .

US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta walks across the tarmac as he transfers planes from a C-17 military aircraft to his Boeing E4-B prior to departing from Don Mueang International Airport, en route to San Francisco, California on November 16, 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. Panetta attended a meeting retreat of 10 southeast Asian defense ministers in Cambodia, as part of an Asian tour ahead of US President Barack Obama's impending visit to the region. .

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta watches day flight operations from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise January 21, 2012 off of the southeastern coast of the United States. Secretary Panetta visited the crew onboard the ship, where he will spend the night. The ship is scheduled for deactivating in November, 2012.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta watches day flight operations from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise January 21, 2012 off of the southeastern coast of the United States. Secretary Panetta visited the crew onboard the ship, where he will spend the night. The ship is scheduled for deactivating in November, 2012.

Panetta And Dempsey Testify At House Hearing On Future Of National Defense

Brendan Hoffman

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta testifies before the House Committee on Armed Services on Capitol Hill on October 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. The hearing focused on the future of national defense ten years after the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta testifies before the House Committee on Armed Services on Capitol Hill on October 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. The hearing focused on the future of national defense ten years after the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Panetta And Dempsey Testify At Senate Hearing On Benghazi Attacks

Win McNamee

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta testifies on the attack on U.S facilities in Benghazi, Libya before the Senate Armed Services Committee February 7, 2013 in Washington, D.C. Senators questioned Panetta and U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey about the September 11 attacks against the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya, that led to the death of four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta testifies on the attack on U.S facilities in Benghazi, Libya before the Senate Armed Services Committee February 7, 2013 in Washington, D.C. Senators questioned Panetta and U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey about the September 11 attacks against the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya, that led to the death of four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens.

President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (L) during an Armed Service farewell ceremony for Sec. Panetta at Joint Base Ft. Myer, on February 8, 2013 in Arlington, Virginia. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) will replace Panetta as Defense Secretary.

President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (L) during an Armed Service farewell ceremony for Sec. Panetta at Joint Base Ft. Myer, on February 8, 2013 in Arlington, Virginia. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) will replace Panetta as Defense Secretary.

Leon Panetta Makes First Trip To War Torn Afghanistan As Defense Secretary

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Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai meet shortly before having dinner together inside the President's palace July 9, 2011 in Kabul, Afghanistan. During a surprise visit to Afghanistan and his first as Defense Secretary, Panetta declared that the United States is 'within reach' of 'strategically defeating' Al Qaeda as a terrorist threat.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai meet shortly before having dinner together inside the President's palace July 9, 2011 in Kabul, Afghanistan. During a surprise visit to Afghanistan and his first as Defense Secretary, Panetta declared that the United States is 'within reach' of 'strategically defeating' Al Qaeda as a terrorist threat.

Secretary Of Defense Leon Panetta Gives Farewell Address At Pentagon

Mark Wilson

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta prepares to deliver his farewell address to Pentagon employees on February 12, 2013 in Arlington, Virginia. Secretary Panetta said he will stay on the job until the U.S. Senate confirms President Obama's nominee, former U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE).

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta prepares to deliver his farewell address to Pentagon employees on February 12, 2013 in Arlington, Virginia. Secretary Panetta said he will stay on the job until the U.S. Senate confirms President Obama's nominee, former U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE).

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Outgoing US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gives a farewell... News PhotoGiving,Government,Horizontal,International Landmark,Leon E. Panetta,Politics,Separation,Speech,The Pentagon,USA,Vitality,Washington DCPhotographer JEWEL SAMADCollection: AFP 2013 AFPOutgoing US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gives a farewell address to the Pentagon community at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2013. North Korea is a 'serious threat' to the US and Washington must be prepared to deal with it, Panetta warned Tuesday after Pyongyang conducted a nuclear test. Panetta's comments came after North Korea announced it had tested a 'miniaturized' device in its third nuclear test. US intelligence confirmed that North Korea probably conducted an underground nuclear explosion with a yield of several kilotons. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)